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Peach Pie

Peach Pie

Craving something sweet? This Peach Pie is the perfect summer dessert, bursting with fresh flavors and flaky crust. Easy to make and utterly delicious, it’s sure to impress at any gathering. Don’t wait – let’s get baking tonight!
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk cold
  • 1-2 tablespoons water cold
  • 1 large egg beaten, for the egg wash
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top of pie
  • 8 cups sliced peaches skin removed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3-4 tablespoons cornstarch depending on how juicy your peaches are
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the cubed butter and toss to coat. Dump the mixture out onto a clean surface and use a rolling pin to roll the butter into thin sheets, combining it with the flour. Use a bench scraper to scrape the rolling pin and to bring the mixture back into a pile as necessary. Continue until all of the butter is incorporated into the flour. Mixture will be very flaky. Return mixture to the bowl and place in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill the butter.
  2. Remove from freezer and add the buttermilk. Use a spoon and then your hands to stir the mixture until it comes together into a ball. If mixture is too dry, add the water a tablespoon at a time. Divide the dough in two and flatten into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  3. While the dough is chilling, make the peach pie filling. In a large bowl, combine peaches, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gently stir until mixed well.
  4. When ready to roll out, let the dough rest at room temperature for five minutes. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a rough 13 inch circle. Dough should be about ¼ inch thick. Transfer dough to pie dish. Fill pie with peach filling. Repeat with the second disk of dough. Cut dough and make a lattice over the filling. You can also leave the circle intact and cover the filling completely, cutting a few vents with a sharp knife, but I went with a lattice top for my Peach Pie.
  5. Fold the edges of the top and bottom crusts together and use your index fingers and thumb to pinch into a pattern. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  6. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 45 minutes or until the pie is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Let the pie cool completely on a wire cooling rack before cutting.
  7. Note-you can use this same pie crust to make apple pie, berry pie, strawberry rhubarb pie, etc. Use your favorite filling!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to enjoy the warm, flaky crust again.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze the pie before or after baking. Wrap it well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Thaw in the fridge before baking or reheating.
  • Tip 3: Pair your Peach Pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for the ultimate treat!
  • Tip 4: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator, making the pie assembly quick and easy.
  • Tip 5: Feel free to mix different fruits to create your own signature pie! Apples, berries, or plums all work beautifully.